Japanese I, Part 1 (WLG150A)

Japanese I, Part 1 (WLG150A)

Quick Overview

Students become familiar with the fundamental concepts and constructions of the Japanese language as well as the rich and ancient world of Japanese culture
in this two-semester course. Japanese I has been designed to meet the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

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Course Overview

This beginning-level course introduces students to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Students learn to express themselves using an ever-increasing vocabulary, present-form verbs, particles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced with a variety of learning styles in mind. Cultural information in the course teaches students about Japanese culture, people, society, and history.

Course Outline

SEMESTER ONE

Unit 1: Greetings

The theme of greetings surrounds this unit that includes reciting and spelling words with Japanese phonetic characters (hiragana) and an introduction to Japanese culture.

Introductions

What Is Your Name?

Where Are You From?

Where Do You Live?

Greetings and Farewells

Japanese Culture

Unit 2: Calendar

The theme of calendars and numbers surrounds this unit that includes learning about days of the week, dates, and more cultural aspects of Japan in addition to learning more hiraganacharacters and their sounds.

Days of the Week

Dates of the Month

Numbers 0 - 31

Likes and Dislikes

Your Birthday

Unit 3: Time

The theme of time surrounds this unit that includes talking about places in a city, asking questions, and reciting more numbers. Students learn about traditional Japanese garments, homes, and Kyoto, the old capital city of Japan. Students also practice typing hiragana characters.

Time

Places in a City

Asking Yes/No Questions

Numbers 1 - 100

Traditional Garments and Homes

Unit 4: Colors

The theme of colors surrounds this unit that includes using adjectives to describe people and things related to school. Students also learn another set of phonetic characters called katakana.

Colors

Adjectives

People

School Subjects

School Supplies

Japanese Parks and Landforms

Unit 5: Place

In this unit, students learn to talk about places in town and express their desires about what they want to do. They also learn about Japanese festivals and the origins of karaoke.

Place in Town

Japanese Festivals

Expressing Desires

Affirmative and Negative Forms

What Do You Want to Do?

Karaoke

SEMESTER TWO

Unit 1: Family

The theme of family surrounds this unit that includes talking about family members and their birthdays and ages. Students also review dates and numbers, forms of verbs, and cultural practices in Japanese families.

Family Members

Counting People

Coming of Age Day

Kanji

Family Celebrations and Traditions

Dictionary Verb Forms

Unit 2: Weather

The theme of weather surrounds this unit that includes talking about seasons, climate, and temperatures. Students also practice talking about what they wear and what they like to do using various verb forms.

Weather

Climate and Seasons

Temperature Scales

Clothing

Plain and Polite Form of Verbs

What You Like To Do

Sweets and Cakes

Unit 3: Foods

The theme of food surrounds this unit that includes ordering food in a restaurant and dining habits in Japan. Students also learn expressions to make requests using the "Te-form" of verbs.

Food and Beverages

Ordering Restaurant Foods

"Te-form" of Verbs

Making Requests

Dining Habits in Japan

Unit 4: Pastimes

The theme of pastimes surrounds this unit that includes talking about sports and leisure activities such as games. Students learn how to talk about what they like to do, what they do well, and how to invite someone to an activity. They also learn to make a phone call.

Activities

Talking on the Phone

Family Names in kanji

Games

Sports and Players

Invitations

Unit 5: School

The theme of school surrounds this unit that includes talking about schools and school activities in detail. Students also talk about their house, chores and responsibilities, and their future plans.

School Routines and Schedules

Classes

Housing

Chores and Housework

Additional Information

Course Length

4 Months

Prerequisites

N/A

Course Materials

No

Course Start Date

Courses Taught by a K12 Teacher

Courses with a teacher have designated start dates throughout Fall, Spring, and Summer. Full-year courses last 10 months and semester courses last 4 months. Courses are taught by teachers in K12 International Academy. For details on start dates, click here.

Teacher Assisted

Yes, this course is taught by a K12 International Academy teacher.
If you are looking for a teacher-supported option with additional flexibility and year-round start dates, click here to learn about the Keystone School, another K12 online private schooling option.

Challenging Course

review by Kimberly on 8/16/2016

My daughter, who at the time loved Anime and the Japanese culture, was so excited to take Japanese in High School. It is a great course, but I don't think we thoroughly thought through all that was involved in learning Japanese. It is not only the spoken word, but also two written alphabets. It takes a lot of time, practice and commitment to learn all that is presented in this course.

To use this course, you'll need a computer with an Internet connection. Some courses require additional free software programs, which you can download from the Internet.